I'm trying to write a final paper but I'm having a helluva time concentrating. Anyone have tips on keeping focused (besides not looking at websites instead of working)?
xyz answered Thursday August 19 2004, 10:47 am: When writing a paper, a good rule of thumb is to be interested in your topic. Make it your own and have fun with it. There is no easy way around it—you must simply dedicate your time, efforts, and attention, to the paper. This is the definition of “concentration”. I'm sure you know this. Now get to work and finish your paper (smile)! [ xyz's advice column | Ask xyz A Question ]
xXpriti1NpinkXx answered Wednesday August 18 2004, 11:33 pm: well.. i have the same problem an what works 4 me is to be all alone an ta maybe have like a back ground tv or radio on an then i do so much at a tyme an then give my self a break.. like i tell my self once yur done wit this chapter.. yu can go watch a movie or sumthin.. hope it works 4 yu [ xXpriti1NpinkXx's advice column | Ask xXpriti1NpinkXx A Question ]
xmissybootsx answered Wednesday August 18 2004, 11:24 pm: Well if you're typing it on the computer then yeah it's going to be hard not to look at any websites or talk to people online.. if you talk or browse sites while trying to work, it'll take twice as long to finish. Just close all your browsers and any chat windows and just work. It won't take as long as you think and then after you can do whatever you want.. you're just going to have to focus on it, there aren't really many ways to keep you from getting distracted. [ xmissybootsx's advice column | Ask xmissybootsx A Question ]
AngelaMarie824 answered Wednesday August 18 2004, 9:50 pm: ~Go to a quiet place
~get all of you materials together
~clear your head
~Brainstorm ur ideas
~then get to work... once ur getting alot accomplished reward yourself with something.(longer break,or a snack) [ AngelaMarie824's advice column | Ask AngelaMarie824 A Question ]
Mackenzie answered Wednesday August 18 2004, 9:32 pm: FiRst, take youR phone off the hook, [oR tuRn it off] Then eat something.. so youR hungeR pains aRe satisfied. AfteRwaRds, tRy washing youR face to cool off some. Next, move to a quiet Room/location wheRe you can be alone in peace and quiet to concentRate. Take a few bReaths... then have at it. I wish you the veRy best of luck!! Hope I helped!! =D [ Mackenzie's advice column | Ask Mackenzie A Question ]
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